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Three longtime columnists at USA Today out?

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by boundforboston, Apr 26, 2013.

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  1. dooley_womack1

    dooley_womack1 Well-Known Member

    And Lopresti wouldn't be considered one of the most compelling columnists, but I recall we'll from my Gannett days how his columns had 2-3 stopping points, depending on how much of him you needed. Fit the bill for big events nicely
     
    dooley_womack1, Apr 26, 2013
    #13
  2. Walter Burns

    Walter Burns Member

    Lopresti was regarded as legendary in my last (non-Gannett) shop for having a column from some event (All-Star Game? BCS National Championship) done and sent before the AP full gamer.
     
    Walter Burns, Apr 26, 2013
    #14
  3. Versatile

    Versatile Active Member

    Every night event he covered, not one special one.
     
    Versatile, Apr 26, 2013
    #15
  4. MankyJimy

    MankyJimy Active Member

    It's disappointing he won't be in USA Today anymore, but Saraceno was under-used anyway. He would be an excellent fit at Grantland. I love the beard.
     
    MankyJimy, Apr 26, 2013
    #16
  5. buckweaver

    buckweaver Active Member

    This, this, this.

    Lopo was consistently the fastest, cleanest writer on deadline I've ever had the pleasure of editing.

    His columns weren't necessarily spectacular — I can't think of any off-hand that will stay with me forever, though I'm sure I could dig some up — but they were always interesting and thoughtful (and did I mention quick and clean copy? So quick and so clean. An editor's dream.)
     
    buckweaver, Apr 27, 2013
    #17
  6. RonClements

    RonClements Well-Known Member

    Met Jonny at Super Bowl XLV in Dallas. Good guy. Hope he enjoys "retirement."
     
    RonClements, Apr 27, 2013
    #18
  7. mediaguy

    mediaguy Well-Known Member

    Just saw Saraceno during NCAA basketball. Sorry to hear this on all three. ...
     
    mediaguy, Apr 27, 2013
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  8. Lugnuts

    Lugnuts Well-Known Member

    Atta boy, Manky. Chin up, my friend.
     
    Lugnuts, Apr 27, 2013
    #20
  9. dooley_womack1

    dooley_womack1 Well-Known Member

    Manky a friend? You need better friends. :D
     
    dooley_womack1, Apr 27, 2013
    #21
  10. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Nice item on Lopo:

    http://www.oberjuerge.com/http:/www.oberjuerge.com/mike-lopresti-as-good-as-it-gets/
     
    MileHigh, Apr 27, 2013
    #22
  11. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Show me some all-day every-day bloggers who offer as much quality as Lopresti did three times a week.
     
    playthrough, Apr 27, 2013
    #23
  12. Drip

    Drip Active Member

    I agree. Blogging is nothing more than telling people what you think, without knowing a damn thing.
     
    Drip, Apr 28, 2013
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